Bromine → 3-(2-Bromoacetyl)-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

The compound obtained in Step A (32.2 mmol) is dissolved in glacial acetic acid (40 ml) and then 48.3 mmol of bromine are added. The mixture is heated at 80° C. for 2 hours and is then hydrolysed using ice-cold water. The precipitate obtained is filtered off, washed with water until a pH of 5–6 is obtained, and then dried and recrystallised.

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